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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

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N.Z. Returned Men Average Life Only 51 Auckland (N.z.)

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 1

According to statistics presented to the Returned Soldiers' Association to-day, the average life span of New Zealand's returned soldiers is 12 years less…

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Anzac Day Free Transport to Sydney for Ex-soldiers Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 1

The State Government Redded, to-day to grant free railway transport to ex-servicemen throughout New South Wales to enable them to visit…

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Anzac Day, 1938 Free Transport to Sydney for Ex-Soldiers SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 3

The Government has decided to grant free railway transport to ex-servicemen throughout New 'South Wales to enable them to visit Sydney…

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Spain's Civil War Many, Stories of Atrocities Disorder and Looting Women's Battalion Opened by Government LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 1

Although the Spanish Government is maintaining ascendancy in the key areas, it is being realised more and more than the…

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"No More War" If Dead Could Return Mr. Baldwin's Dramatic Address to Canadian Ex-soldiers London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 July 1936 · page 4

"If the dead could return there would be no more war," was Mr. Baldwin's dramatic declaration to the Canadian ex-soldiers assembled at Westminster…

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Returned Soldiers' Span of Life Auchland

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 July 1936 · page 3

According to statistics presented to the Returned Soldiers' Association to-day, the average life Span of New Zealand returned soldiers is 12 years…

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Preference to War Nurses Under Employment Act Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 7

While the right of returned sailors and soldiers to preference in employment under the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Employment Act is well…

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Spanish Civil War Artillery and 'Planes in Mountain Battle Rebel Reinforcements From Morocco Government Submarine Sunk London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 1

To-day Spain was devoid of decisive activity, but full preparations for the resumption of large-scale hostilities are proceeding. The…

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Telegraphic News Returned Soldier Offers Eye to Blind Soldier SYDNEY

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 2

Moved by the story of the offer of the wife of Frank Bridgewater to give an eye to restore the sight of her blind husband, a returned soldier…

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Wagga Returned Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 4

An invitation is extended to all returned soldiers to attend the monthly meeting of the Wagga Sub-branch of the league, to be held in the Soldiers'…

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£7,500 In Prizes at Anzac Range

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 August 1936 · page 16

It is announced that the prize money to be distributed at the rifle meeting at Liverpool in 1938 as part of the 150th anniversory celebrations…

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Amusements "Professional Soldier."

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1936 · page 7

The Capitol management announces that to-day's matinee will begin at 2.15 instead of 2.30. The principal attraction this afternoon and to-night…

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Spanish Civil War Barcelona Population Out of Hand Slaughter of Extremists Powers' Fears London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1936 · page 2

The implacable character of the civil war is further indicated in reports from Barcelona where the population is out of hand. The…

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Our Sydney Letter Civil War

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 1

Those under British rule have much to be thankful for in that they need never fear internal strife and civil war. During the last 20 years…

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August Four Anniversary of Britain's Entry Into War

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 6

To-day is the anniversary of the entry of Great Britain into the Great War, in which more: than 42,000,000 menwere mobilised…

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Anti-war Demonstration Stink Bombs in University Club Room MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 4
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What was intended to be an antiwar' demonstration was organised by the University Peace Group at the University yesterday; but it came to…

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Spanish Civil War Saragossa's Plight Formes Official's Words "If Rebels Succeed, France Will Be Encircled LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 1

The stalemate continues in Spain, and if there is any advantage it is on the Government's side. The Loyalists are consolidating…

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Amusements "Professional Soldier"

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 3

"Professional Soldier,", in which Victor M'Laglen and the child star, Freddie Bartholomew, are featured, will be shown at the Capitol Theatre for the…

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Price of the Loaf Bread War in Sydney Suburbs Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 August 1936 · page 4

The rising wheat prices indicate the likelihood of an increase in the price of bread; but a bread war is now being waged at Newtown and St…

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